Mental & Emotional Wellness Journal

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A spiral to symbolise the feeling of vertigo when a relationship ends and we feel like our foundations become unsteady,.

When Relationships End, Understanding Attachment and Loss in Counselling

When relationships end, the pain often reaches deeper than we expect. Through an attachment lens, we can understand why some of us cling desperately while others withdraw, why people-pleasing intensifies, and how the fear of being unloved shapes our responses to loss. Explore how childhood attachment patterns influence the way we navigate endings in romantic relationships, friendships, and professional connections, offering compassionate insight and practical steps toward healing.

How Couples Lose Connection And How to Find Your Way Back Through Therapy

You’re in the same room but miles apart. Dinner happens in front of the television, silence where conversation used to be. You talk about logistics but can’t remember the last time you actually talked about anything that matters. Disconnection doesn’t happen suddenly. It’s gradual, almost invisible, built from small moments where bids for connection go unanswered. Understanding how couples lose each other and finding the way back through honest communication, checking the stories we tell ourselves, and small consistent choices